Watch Part V

[Carbon82]

Didn't realized that the stainless steel GMT Master II is now available with oyster bracelet for 2021 model.

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[Weez911]

6 hours ago, Carbon82 said:

Didn't realized that the stainless steel GMT Master II is now available with oyster bracelet for 2021 model.

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I also read that both jubilee and oyster bracelets can be purchased from Sep 2021 onwards. I prefer oyster on sports Rolex.

[Throttle2]

Jubilee on GmT is the champ. Rolex understood that. 
the GmT was the first ever sport model with a factory issued jubilee. No other sports rolex has that.

whentheyreissue the new pepsi, rolex consciously put it on a jubilee to mark history.  
till this day, it stands that the GMT is the only sports rolex officially issued witha  jubilee. 
 

[Staff69]

saw the watch in person, was quoted 55k after discount very interesting design but...afraid that resale values would drop faster than you can spell it🤣🤣

if the price is right by a distressed owner😛😛😛

https://revolution.watch/freaking-awesome-the-ulysse-nardin-freak-out/

 

 

 

Edited April 18, 2021 by Staff69

[Carbon82]

On 4/18/2021 at 7:59 AM, Weez911 said:

I also read that both jubilee and oyster bracelets can be purchased from Sep 2021 onwards. I prefer oyster on sports Rolex.

I am always wondering if an average man on the street would be able to tell these 2 apart (the look and value) by having just at a quick glance.

And my conspiracy theory is that Rolex might want to milk more from its buyers by first offering the oyster bracelet on White Gold model 3 years ago...

 

On 4/18/2021 at 1:52 PM, Throttle2 said:

Jubilee on GmT is the champ. Rolex understood that. 
the GmT was the first ever sport model with a factory issued jubilee. No other sports rolex has that.

whentheyreissue the new pepsi, rolex consciously put it on a jubilee to mark history.  
till this day, it stands that the GMT is the only sports rolex officially issued witha  jubilee. 
 

Everyone has their own preference. I personally prefer Oyster Bracelet over Jubilee, and whether it is exclusive on a particular sport model is not important to me.

Maybe this is the key difference between a consumer and collector... 

[Throttle2]

@Carbon82 absolutely.

some people like fat ones, some peoplie like thin ones. 

the oyster bracelet is a sportier look and appeals almost always to the younger taste

the jubilee has a more elegant (jewelry) oldish look and appeals almost always to the classic old school taste.

And yes again, the differences in appeal between a consumer and a true long term fan who studies, understands and appreciates the design evolution is great.

Totally normal.  
 

An interesting fact :-

until i turned 35 yrs old, i swore that i would never ever, over my dead body, wear or for that matter, buy a solid gold Rolex.

after i bought my first daydate in 2008, i proceeded to stomp over my dead body at least 30-40 more times.  😂🤣

incidently  i didnt like the Jubilee bracelet too, in my younger days, always opting for the oyster whenever there was the option.  I even bought an oyster bracellet in the open market and sold away the original jubilee bracelet which came with my datejust 16264, to a doctor collector for $375, i think.    In the years to come, i regretted that act and finally sold the watch with papers for a mere $4500.  Sigh....

All tThis is not to say that liking the oyster over jubilee is wrong and vice versa, in case some people so misunderstand.

This is to tell people that tastes do and will change over time.  It’s just an amazing thing, this journey called Life.  
i learned some lessons and never swore off any other watch again, except Frank Mullers (er......hope i dont eat my words)

muayhahahhahahahahahh
 

 

[Throttle2]

My current very humble collection of Solid Gold Rolexes as it stands after selling a daydate a few weeks ago.

room for more in future i hope.

 

Edited April 18, 2021 by Throttle2

[Throttle2]

1 hour ago, Staff69 said:

saw the watch in person, was quoted 55k after discount very interesting design but...afraid that resale values would drop faster than you can spell it🤣🤣

if the price is right by a distressed owner😛😛😛

https://revolution.watch/freaking-awesome-the-ulysse-nardin-freak-out/

 

 

 

 

hahaha, Wei koh (son of Prof Tommy Koh)  founder of Revolution Watch Magazine, presenting in French no less..... 

 

[Weez911]

3 hours ago, Carbon82 said:

I am always wondering if an average man on the street would be able to tell these 2 apart (the look and value) by having just at a quick glance.

And my conspiracy theory is that Rolex might want to milk more from its buyers by first offering the oyster bracelet on White Gold model 3 years ago...

Only those who are in the Rolex bubble will be able to tell quickly via the dial colour. I can't unless the guy is sitting beside me in a restaurant or a meeting or something.

To be fair, Rolex sold out all their professional sport models 3 years ago (except Smurf and those TT models maybe), hence the milking part is not too relevant. However, the differentiation allows the WG owners to feel better I guess.

[Jujitsuka]

Went to WOS Paragon to take a look see look see and ended up with this...

[Weez911]

1 hour ago, Jujitsuka said:

Went to WOS Paragon to take a look see look see and ended up with this...

Congratulations!

[Jujitsuka]

1 minute ago, Weez911 said:

Congratulations!

Finally decided to start a profile with an multi-brand AD after giving much thought the past couple of weeks... partly due to skyrocketing grey prices haiz... but I must say the AD experience is much better than some of my past grey dealers...

[1fast1]

14 hours ago, Weez911 said:

I also read that both jubilee and oyster bracelets can be purchased from Sep 2021 onwards. I prefer oyster on sports Rolex.

I agree with you. Jubilee pairs better with dressy Rolexes.

[Vegas]

18 minutes ago, Jujitsuka said:

Finally decided to start a profile with an multi-brand AD after giving much thought the past couple of weeks... partly due to skyrocketing grey prices haiz... but I must say the AD experience is much better than some of my past grey dealers...

What experience you want from Grey Dealers?

congrats on the Seamaster. Nice

Edited April 18, 2021 by Vegas

[Wt_know]

Just now, Vegas said:

What experience you want from Grey Dealers?

chop you carrot already ... at least give a thank you card ma ... lol

[Weez911]

41 minutes ago, Jujitsuka said:

Finally decided to start a profile with an multi-brand AD after giving much thought the past couple of weeks... partly due to skyrocketing grey prices haiz... but I must say the AD experience is much better than some of my past grey dealers...

Your first step towards the John Mayer Daytona. 👍

31 minutes ago, Turboflat4 said:

I agree with you. Jubilee pairs better with dressy Rolexes.

I got my DJ41 and DJ in oysters too. 😄 But the polished centre links get greased easily and it needs constant wipe to look good.

[Weez911]

Quite hard to imagine we are in a recession when a 190k watch like the one below has its order filled until next year, and Boutiques are no longer taking anymore orders. It is not a traditionally popular model like the RO and Nautilus but it doesn't matter. 

Beautiful watch though. I like this VC 2021 release.

Edited April 18, 2021 by Weez911

[Jujitsuka]

38 minutes ago, Wt_know said:

chop you carrot already ... at least give a thank you card ma ... lol

Ok lah... I dealt mostly with Sam from Watch Link & Desmond from K.B luxury... Sam is very knowledgeable & down to earth & Desmond is friendly & chatty but eh can't say so for that auntie in his shop LOL.